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WARNING
The chain's cutters are very sharp. There is a risk of cut
injuries.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
► File each cutter with a round file so that the following
points are observed:
– Round file matches the chain pitch.
– File from the inside to the outside of the cutter.
– Hold the file at right angle to the guide bar.
– Maintain a filing angle of 30°.
► File down the depth gauges with a flat file so that they are
level with the STIHL filing gauge and parallel to the service
mark. The STIHL filing gauge must match the chain pitch.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
17.1 Repairing the Chain Saw, Guide Bar and Saw
Chain
The chain saw, guide bar and saw chain cannot be repaired
by the user.
► If the saw, guide bar or saw chain is damaged: Do not use
your saw, guide bar or saw chain, and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
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